My art is therapeutic for me. I make art because it makes me feel amazing, even when I am stressed about how a painting will turn out. I draw and paint things that are beautiful to me; things that I feel make the world a lovelier place. It’s a bit self-indulgent some might say, but … Continue reading “Learning About Myself Through Art”
I started crocheting while attending a crochet course when I was 10. During the 2 years while the course lasted, I fell in love with crochet and started creating toys, clothes and just about anything one can create with crochet. After taking a long break, I started crocheting again while attending college. I created … Continue reading “Creating Fantasies Using Fiber!”
I began my day today by mulling over the concept of time. It means so much and yet so little! I launched Let’s Curate on June 1st and today marks 6 months since it took flight. But it feels like a lifetime since I first conceived the idea, nurtured it, and brought it to fruition. … Continue reading “An Idea Blossoms into a 25 Artisan Global Network: Let’s Curate’s 6 Month Journey”
I have been an overly creative person for as long as I can remember. Recently my grandma showed me a “portfolio” of business cards I had made her when I was the ripe old age of 10. She was making scarves at that point, so I took it upon myself to make her several different … Continue reading “Turning Polymer Clay Dreams into Reality!”
Art is a form of expression that helps you say and show things that trouble, make you fall in love or just strike a chord. As a child I remember two things. Painting and Acting. Two arts although different, but essentially the same, because the result is alike. You show feelings … You create feelings … Continue reading “The culture of Art – “Simple things are always the most difficult.””
I wouldn’t exactly call myself a knitter, but rather I use knitting as a creative outlet. Just like someone who draws doodles on the edges of paper laying around the kitchen counters. It all started back in 4-H Club with my Auntie who is truly, an avid knitter to this day. She taught me how … Continue reading “Sharing Happiness through My Knits!”
Life is strange, to say the least! My vision to scour the globe for unique artisans has led me down many seemingly unrelated paths. It is interesting though, that it somehow always merges with my mission to curate not only wonderful artists but also stories that are fascinating. Israel has been on my travel wish … Continue reading “Wanetik Sculptures: When History Meets Art”
I have never been one to gush over art and wax poetic about techniques and the allure behind a brushstroke. But a chance encounter with a painting at a busy airport in India made an unforgettable impact on me. Mumbai airport always thrills me and as I was wrestling with mixed emotions at the end … Continue reading “Marveling over a Madhubani”
Your balcony, however small, is a very special space that connects you with nature. With winter making its exit and spring in the air, the time has arrived for me to transform my tiny Juliette balcony into an inviting and attractive area. Doing so in an organic and inexpensive manner while maintaining a certain personal … Continue reading “Spring In A Small Space”
